Tender

End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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12 Jun 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to procure an End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices. This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services category and is located in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th July 2026. The process is being conducted through an open procedure, and the associated value of the tender is £1,920,000 gross. Initial contract terms include a two-year period, commencing on the 28th of October 2026, with potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in apprentice assessments. SMEs are deemed suitable for this opportunity, allowing them to expand their service offerings and client base. Companies with expertise in technical scheduling, management, and sustainable business practices will be particularly well-suited to compete. The comprehensive assessment criteria include factors such as cost efficiency, understanding of requirements, and the capability for business continuity, offering diverse avenues for demonstrating competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices

Notice Description

YAS 44 2026_27End Point Assessment Organisation for ASW and AAP Apprentices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term shall be 2 years with the potential for 1+1 years in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055520-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

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